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Howard C. Burks
Photograph of Howard C. Burks (b. 1858, d. 1/10/1922). He was the founder and president of Decatur Drug Co., and built the largest drug business in Illinois at the time. Howard Burks married Mary Wise Burks (1887-1968). The photo was taken by…
Howard E. Brown's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Howard E. Brown's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 26, 1986. During this interview, he discusses his early life, time in the Armed Forces during World War II, teaching in Blue Mound, and working…
Howard Wrench
This is the glass negative of Howard Wrench. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Hugh B. Crea
Photograph of Hugh B. Crea (d. 1/31/1918). He was an attorney, and practiced law in Decatur for over 50 years. He was the attorney for the Millikin & Co., Millikin National Bank, Illinois Central Railroad, Illinois Midland Railroad, and Wabash…
Hugh Baker's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Hugh Baker's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 28, 1985. The interview includes his time working for the Mueller Company, and his father's dairy farm.
Hy Brown Erickson in Los Angeles, CA
Photograph of Hy Brown Erickson next to an automobile in Los Angeles, CA.
I. A. Wallins (Isador Abraham)
Photograph of I. A. (Isadore Abraham) Wallins; Decatur agent for New York Life Insurance Co. In 1909 he purchased the Zuckerman women's ready-to-wear business at 151 N. Water and changed the name to Wallins and Co. He quit this business in 1915. In…